Every automobile requires routine inspections to ensure the safety of the community and environment. Each municipality requires its own unique inspections however smog, brakes and emissions are commonly examined. Inspections are meant to reduce pollution, set a standard for operating vehicles and ensure everyone is adhering to the same regulations. Here are some things to consider when you take your vehicle in for an inspection.

Consider what year your vehicle was manufactured in.
Not all cars are required to be tested each year, just a selection of vehicles that were manufactured during a particular date range. For example most cars less than five years old will be considered safe and will not need an inspection. Also, cars that are older than 25 years also may not require testing. The best thing to do is visit your state’s vehicle inspection website for specific information.

Consider warming your automobile before the inspection occurs.
In general there isn’t much prep work required to get your vehicle inspected. Whether you are testing emissions, smog, blinkers or gas cap it is recommended you drive around a bit ahead of time. This will warm the car up making testing at the station fast and efficient. Fifteen minutes of driving including some time on the highway will suffice unless the weather is very cold, then a little more is recommended.

Consider what will happen if your car does not pass.
If your car fails the inspection you will need to take your automobile to a mechanic. The inspection station will have a list of recommended authorized mechanics available if needed. You will simply need to find the time to take your car in to be repaired and ready to pass the next inspection.